FORT WORTH, Texas—Named the No. 1 resort in Dallas-Fort Value by Journey + Leisure, and recipient of the coveted Michelin Key, Lodge Drover, an Autograph Assortment resort situated within the historic Fort Value Stockyards, broadcasts the expansion of its govt workforce. The 200-room city resort continues to construct upon its success with the appointment of Aaron Ide as common supervisor.
With Ide’s arrival, Lodge Drover additionally celebrates the promotion of Kristin Assad to the place of chief working officer at Alternate Lodges Administration. Assad, the previous vice chairman, common supervisor of Lodge Drover, has demonstrated distinctive management qualities and operational experience, making her the perfect selection for this new function.
“We’re happy to welcome Aaron as the brand new common supervisor of Lodge Drover,” stated Craig Cavileer, working accomplice of Stockyards Heritage Growth Co. and Alternate Lodges Administration. “With Kristin guiding the transition, we’re assured he’ll construct on the outstanding basis that’s already in place.”
“We’re equally proud to help Kristin as she transitions into her new place as Chief Working Officer of Alternate Lodges Administration over our resort platform within the Stockyards. Her management has been instrumental to Lodge Drover’s success since pre-opening, and we now have each confidence that she is going to proceed to encourage and elevate our groups and visitor expertise throughout all of our properties.”
As a seasoned hospitality veteran with over 25 years of expertise, a formidable observe file in luxurious resort operations, and a ardour for creating memorable experiences, Ide brings unparalleled experience to Lodge Drover.
Earlier than becoming a member of Lodge Drover, Ide held the place of common supervisor at Thompson Dallas, the place he skillfully led the resort workforce by way of the difficult post-pandemic interval. His capability to foster relationships with prime friends, guarantee their satisfaction, and actively have interaction with resort house owners on capital tasks underscores his dedication to attaining operational excellence. All through his tenure, Ide has additionally held key management roles for a number of massive gamers within the hospitality sphere, together with 4 Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, the place he performed a pivotal function in securing the celebrated Forbes 5 Star standing for the property, 4 Seasons New York, 4 Seasons Boston, and the Waldorf Astoria New York.
A extremely revered chief with over 20 years of luxurious hospitality expertise, Assad brings unparalleled experience to Alternate Lodges Administration. Obsessed with elevating visitor and workforce member experiences, she is going to oversee all operational and experiential points of Stockyards Heritage Growth Co.’s hospitality property within the Fort Value Stockyards. Along with the award-winning Lodge Drover, these properties embody 97 West Kitchen & Bar, Stockyards Lodge, H3 Ranch restaurant and bar, and the Hyatt Place. Constructing on the famend service and hospitality requirements she championed at Lodge Drover, Assad’s focus will likely be on scaling, streamlining, and standardizing excellence.
